August 3, 2025

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

WELCOME

SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION

Eternal God, you have called us to be members of one body. Join us with those who in all times and places have praised your name, that, with one heart and mind, we may show the unity of your church, and bring honor to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen

PRELUDE

CALL TO WORSHIP

What shall we return to the Lord, for all the good things God has done for us.

We will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord

Come, let us worship our everloving and everpresent Lord.

*HYMN No. 301 Let Us Build a House

*CALL TO CONFESSION

*CONFESSION OF SIN

Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease you. Forgive our sins and help us to live in your light and walk in your ways for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen

*SILENT CONFESSION

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*RESPONSE No. 647 Give Thanks

*THE PEACE OF CHRIST

SPECIAL MUSIC

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE Col. 3: 11-18

SERMON Playing By The Rules

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

*HYMN No. 530 One Bread One Body

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY

*RESPONSE No. 609 Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN No. 837 What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE